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Danish agency issues new guidelines on circumcision, Prime Minister rejects restrictions

The Danish Patient Safety Authority has issued new guidelines on the circumcision of infant boys, stating that it should take place under local anesthesia.

Danish Jewish cemetery vandalism was allegedly ordered by Swedish neo-Nazi leader

The vandalism of a Jewish cemetery in Denmark last year was allegedly ordered by a Swedish neo-Nazi leader, according to text messages revealed at the trial of the alleged perpetrators.

Danish lawmakers to mull circumcision ban, sparking protest

The Danish parliament is scheduled to consider a bill proposing a ban on non-medical circumcisions.

New Danish Jewish Museum director takes up position

Historian Janus Møller Jensen has taken up his position as the new director of the Danish Jewish Museum in Copenhagen. 

Only Jewish butcher in Denmark repeatedly subjected to vandalism

The shop of Gil Zchout, owner and operator of the only Jewish butchery in Denmark, has been repeatedly subjected to vandalism.

Danish Bible Society’s translation omits dozens of references to Israel

The Danish Bible Society has omitted dozens of references to Israel from translations of the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. Defending the deletions, the society said they prevent confusion with the modern-day country.
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